Passive voice in Spanish

Question

Is passive used much less often in Spanish than in English? Can you help me translate this to Spanish: "Maybe it never be answered!" Thanks in advance!

I think your English phrase lacks a verb. - Eddy, Sep 6, 2011

........will be answered. Would make sense. - ian-hill, Sep 6, 2011

It lacks a Modal. - ian-hill, Sep 6, 2011

Answer 1

Translation: "Tal vez nunca pueda ser respondido" (passive voice)

I think the passive voice in Spanish is used as in English does.

Espero que haya sido de ayuda

No, it isn't used the same: it is subject to a lot of restrictions that English doesn't have. - lazarus1907, Sep 6, 2011

Answer 2

Maybe it never be answered!

This English is not proper. Here's some correct possibilities:

Maybe it never will be answered!

Maybe it will never be answered!

or "May it never be answered!" - lorenzo9, Sep 6, 2011

Right! - pesta, Sep 6, 2011

Answer 3

Quizá nunca se responderá.

Quizá nunca se podrá responder. [I prefer this version]

Quizá nunca será respondido [the periphrastic passive is also possible here]

Answer 4

In answer to your question I think the "passive" is used more in English than in Spanish.

Especially by lawyers, politicians, diplomats and other such people.

Answer 5

Oh, thanks! I also think it is "maybe it will never be answered"